The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.
New for 2014:
- fully revised government lists for all countries
- coverage of major new stories over the past 12 months, including the strained post-secession relations between Sudan and South Sudan and the Islamist rebellion in Mali
- election results from Kenya, Djibouti, Zimbabwe and Togo
General Survey
Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on every country incorporating:
- essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy
- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
- a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence
- a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research
Regional Information
Detailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.
"This is probably the best reference work available on this part of the African continent."
– Reference Reviews"This edition provides a timely benchmark for the notoriously fluid sub-Saharan region."
– RUSI Journal"A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume."
– Times Literary Supplement"This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to African countries and organizations."
– International Affairs"The best thing of its kind on the market."
– West Africa"La più accurata e completa radiografia economico geografica di questa parte di mondo."
– Atlante Milan"Splendid annual survey."
– Reference & Research Book News"A welcome addition to any library shelf."
– Africa Events"Packed with information on countries from Angola to Zimbabwe ... an invaluable reference guide to the Continent." – African Review